On May 31 and June 1, the Old Frame World Series 2025 took place at Gremio de Dragones in Valencia, a double feature that may well mark a turning point for Old Frame formats. The event included both Old Frame Vintage and Premodern tournaments, each run with Swiss rounds followed by a Top 7.2, an alternative to the traditional Top 8 that more fairly rewards the player who finishes first in the Swiss standings and discourages intentional draws in situations where they would normally be optimal, especially at table 1.
More info on the Top 7.2 system here.
đ§ââïž Old Frame Vintage â Saturday, May 31
The Vintage event brought together seasoned players wielding some of the most powerful decks seen in Old Frame formats. ElĂas Ăbeda repeated his triumph from the previous year and claimed the title for the second time in a row, once again piloting Drain Storm, with a list similar to the one he used in 2024.
Top 8:
- ElĂas Ăbeda
- Ăscar Canedo
- RaĂșl Torres
- José Manuel Fernåndez
- Paco Benlloch
- José Vivó
- Juan Manuel Delgado
- Roberto MartĂnez
The first-place prize was a Mox Jet (International Edition), with sealed Old Frame booster packs awarded to the rest of the finalists.
You can see the tournament decks on TC Decks here.
đż Premodern â Sunday, June 1
Sunday was dedicated to the Premodern format, part of the Premodern Monthly League in Valencia, which began in January 2024. With 43 players, it was the largest monthly event so far, and the biggest Top 7.2 tournament since the prestigious Spanish Super Cup 2025.
Paco Copete took home the trophy after a day filled with strong competition and a great atmosphere.
Top 8:
- Paco Copete
- Hilario DĂaz
- Nacho Barrachina
- Alberto NĂșñez
- Guillem Salvador
- ElĂas Ăbeda
- Marcos del Valle
- IsaĂas Arroyo
The first-place prize was a Mox Diamond, followed by playsets of Replenish, Parallax Wave, and Stifle for the next top finishers, and Rishadan Port for the rest of the top 8.
You can see the tournament decks on TC Decks here.
đ Old Frame World Champion 2025
Beyond the individual titles, the weekend also crowned the Old Frame World Champion, awarded to the player with the best combined Swiss results from both events. In case of a tie, playoff performance is used as a tiebreaker.
Winner: ElĂas Ăbeda
đ Special Prizes for Players Who Played Both Events
- 4 Foil Accumulated Knowledge: Vicente FernĂĄndez
- Foil Fact or Fiction: Paco Copete
- Mana Drain: Roberto Olmos
- Playmat âGil sulfuroso 2.0â: Alberto NĂșñez
đïž A Milestone for Competitive Magic in Valencia
For the first time, two full-day events with Top 7.2 and high-level prizes were held back-to-back, proving that Valencia has the potential to become a national, and perhaps international, hub for Old Frame Magic.
A weekend to remember⊠and maybe the beginning of something even greater.